Apple retail stores in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will reopen on June
8, according to AppleInsider. There are three at the Ya Mall (Abu Dhabi),
the Dubai Mail (Dubai), and the Mal of the Emirates (Dubai, pictured).

On a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or
app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but
they're popular and deserve mention. Here are this week’s picks.

There’s been some debate as to whether Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 will
debut in the early fall timeframe as is the norm with the company’s new
smartphone debut. A new report says that the rollout will likely be delayed
.

In a new Apple Pay promotion, you can use Apple’s mobile payment system in
the Burger King app and get a Crispy Chicken Sandwich for US$1 through June
10. You can redeem in the Offers tab for contactless pickup or delivery.

Apple has filed for a patent (number 20200175890) for a “device, method,
and graphical user interface for a group reading environment.” It involves
the use of devices such as the iPad in educational settings.

Essence Group, a provider of IoT [Internet of things] solutions for
security, connected home and healthcare, has joined Apple, the Zigbee
Alliance, and others as a member in the "Project Connected Home over IP"
initiative.

Apple has been granted a patent (number 20200174583) for “computer systems
with finger devices for sampling objects attributes.” It involves using
finger devices (not gloves) to control Macs, iPads, and perhaps the rumored
“Apple Glasses.”

Apple has been granted a patent (number 20200174284) for a ‘head-mounted
display device with vision correction” that hints at “Apple Glasses” that
can be equipped with prescription lens for those of us who have to wear
glasses.

Reuters reports that startup founded by ex-Apple Inc engineer has come up
with a system that would help engineers troubleshoot manufacturing problems
remotely. This, of course, could be a lifesaver in situations just as the
current COVID-19 pandemic.